Mdina Cathedral Museum, Religious art museum in Mdina, Malta
The Mdina Cathedral Museum occupies a Baroque building from the 18th century next to St Paul's Cathedral in the old city. It displays religious objects, paintings, sculptures, and historical documents spanning several centuries.
The building was constructed in 1733 as a Jesuit seminary and served theological education until 1858. After the school relocated, the space was later transformed into a museum for religious treasures.
The museum displays religious artworks by Italian and European masters that visitors can view alongside the cathedral. The collection shows how artistic styles and religious imagery were connected during the Baroque period.
The museum is easily reached on foot in the old city and visible from the cathedral. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the area features narrow, cobblestone streets.
The museum holds one of the largest collections of Italian Baroque music scores found south of Naples. These handwritten compositions reveal what music sounded during religious rituals in the region.
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